BA/BS in Software Engineering

The Software Engineering major at the University of Guelph focuses on collaborative software development, design methodologies, professional standards and project management. Students choose from four Areas of Emphasis -- Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science and User Experience -- allowing coursework to align with in-demand technology sectors. The program is not accredited toward Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensure, reflecting its emphasis on programming breadth and diversification rather than traditional engineering practice. A five-year co-op option is available, incorporating five paid work terms with employers across the technology sector. Graduates pursue roles such as software developer, game programmer, mobile application developer, web infrastructure developer, systems architect, cloud developer and security analyst. The program reports strong co-op employment outcomes, with 95 percent of Software Engineering co-op students finding employment in a recent term. Combining technical instruction with hands-on project work, the major prepares students for careers in software design, development and systems architecture across a range of industries.